Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
horridiramula
ID:
743063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 9: 131 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000742396

Common Names

  • Rough-stemmed Greenbrier
  • Rough-stemmed Sarsaparilla
  • Rough-stemmed Smilax

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Description

Smilax horridiramula (also called bristly greenbrier, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Smilacaceae. It is a woody vine that grows up to 10 m in length. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Smilax horridiramula is used as a traditional medicine in some parts of Asia. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Smilax horridiramula are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smilax horridiramula can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The roots should be divided into smaller sections and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Smilax horridiramula

Smilax horridiramula is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to Virginia. It can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Smilax horridiramula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smilax horridiramula?

Smilax horridiramula

What is the common name of Smilax horridiramula?

Hairy-stemmed Greenbrier

What is the family of Smilax horridiramula?

Liliaceae

Species in the Smilax genus

Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,

Species in the Smilacaceae family

Smilax emeiensis, Smilax malipoensis, Smilax yunnanensis, Smilax saulensis, Smilax retroflexa, Smilax munita, Smilax guiyangensis, Smilax aculeatissima, Smilax austrozhejiangensis, Smilax lushuiensis, Smilax bapouensis, Smilax pilcomayensis, Smilax nova-guineensis, Smilax china, Smilax chingii, Smilax cinnamomea, Smilax cissoides, Smilax cocculoides, Smilax cognata, Smilax calophylla, Smilax cambodiana, Smilax campestris, Smilax chapaensis, Smilax canariensis, Smilax canellifolia, Smilax celebica, Smilax darrisii, Smilax davidiana, Smilax densibarbata, Smilax cuspidata, Smilax discotis, Smilax domingensis, Smilax corbularia, Smilax cordato-ovata, Smilax cordifolia, Smilax coriacea, Smilax aristolochiifolia, Smilax anguina, Smilax annulata, Smilax arisanensis, Smilax ampla, Smilax aspera, Smilax aspericaulis, Smilax assumptionis, Smilax astrosperma, Smilax californica, Smilax aberrans, Smilax anceps, Smilax amblyobasis, Smilax blumei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289155: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.